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"Yesterday afternoon they (the Shaw family) lost their beautiful Ben and has been able to leave a legacy by donating his tissue and organs to enable recipients have their lives saved and changed forever as a result," the Facebook post said.

"As a club we will be assisting to see the world through Ben's eyes and ensure his legacy lives on in support of his parent's and family."

On behalf of Pine Central Holy Spirit Rlfc I would like to send our heartfelt condolences to the Shaw family. Yesterday...

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Bray Park Oztag also sent their deepest sympathy and love to the teen's family and close friends.

"It's with an absolute heavy heart that yesterday we lost one of our team mates, one of our friends, who passed away peacefully in hospital surrounded by his loved ones," the club said via social media.

On Thursday, a local mother-of-four, who did not want to be named, spoke of the horrific moment her husband discovered Ben trapped under the bar.

"When he got there it was quiet, there was nobody around and he was about to start his workout when he looked over and saw the 15-year-old boy just lying on the bench with a bar right across his neck," she told Seven News.

She said her husband "immediately rushed over" to help Ben.

"He grabbed the bar off his neck and yelled for help," she said.

The gym where Ben Shaw was injured is closed until further notice. Photo /PCYC Pine Rivers